All applicants must be a current senior involved in the Virgil I. Grissom Band Program in Huntsville, Alabama.

By completing this application, you agree to realize the honor and responsibility of being awarded the Eric S. Obermann scholarship if chosen. You also agree, if chosen as a finalist, to meet with a committee of the scholarship board for an interview, if deemed appropriate. If awarded the scholarship, the monetary gift will be deposited directly to your account at your chosen accredited 2 or 4 year school.

Deadlines:

The application window for the 2022-2023 school year will close Monday, April 10th, 2023 at 11:59pm Central Time. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Application:

Please limit each essay question to no more than 250 words each. It is highly suggested to compose your essay question answers in a word processing program and then “cutting and pasting” into the appropriate text boxes. Spelling and grammar count!

If you should have any technical issues or questions filling out this online application, please send an e-mail to esoscholarship@gmail.com

Name of Applicant(required)

Email(required)

Address(required)

Expected College/University. If undecided, type "Undecided"(required)

Expected Major (optional)

Band Program Involvement (Instrument, Ensembles, Band Offices, All State, Etc).(required)

Other activities (SGA, athletics, academic clubs, volunteerism, employment, church, community groups, etc.)(required)

Academic/Music Awards/Honors(required)

Awarded Scholarships/Financial Aid and Amounts(required)

Cumulative Grade Point Average(required)

SAT Score (if taken)

ACT Score (if taken)

For Transfer Students - Please indicate your years at your current high school, and include the name/address and contact information of previous high school(s)

1) The main criteria for this scholarship is significant growth throughout your high school band experience. Please describe the ways you have improved as a musician and as an individual. (required)

2) Describe your most meaningful experience with your high school band program.(required)

3) What are the most important things in your life today, and what are the most important things for you to accomplish in your future? (required)

4) How do you plan to incorporate music in your life during and after college? (required)

5) Please list your reasons for applying for this scholarship, including specific information on financial need.(required)

6) Given the origins and purpose of the Eric S. Obermann scholarship, why do you think that you would be the best recipient of this scholarship?(required)

Deadlines:

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